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Careful Considerations

Keeping Babies Safe and Sound

By Penny Powell

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The CPSC advises that a carrier seat never be used in place of a car seat. Like other equipment previously mentioned, a wide base is a good stability feature of a carrier seat. The carrier seat also should be equipped with a waist and crotch strap and a non-skid bottom. The buckle should be easy to maneuver, and the baby should be strapped in the seat at all times.

Lessons Learned
"One time I strapped my child in a booster seat but stupidly forgot to strap the seat to the chair," says Biroschik. Big mistake, she says, as that's an open invitation for both the chair – and child – to topple over.

"There are some things that we [parents] just don't think about sometimes, like bathing the baby in the kitchen sink when the dishwasher is on," says Biroschik, recalling safety tips she's encountered during her 16 years of being a parent. "While that may seem like no big deal, the hot water from the dishwater can actually back up and burn the baby's bottom."

"Be wary in accepting any used juvenile equipment," adds Holtzman. "If you must, make sure the furniture is sturdy, with no loose parts, no loose paint and no rough, sharp edges. Make sure it includes manufacturer's instructions. Check with the CPSC – www.cpsc.gov or (800) 638-2772 – to make sure it hasn't been recalled. Stay up-to-date on recalled products."


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